Jazz Tap: From African Drums to American Feet

by Anne E. Johnson

Jazz tap has a long, proud tradition. African slaves used the dances and rhythms of their homeland to create a new musical form in America. This book describes tap's illustrious history, from minstrels to Broadway to vaudeville. It also examines tap's contributions to current dance styles and explores the future of tap dance.

64 pages, Library Binding

First published July 1, 1999

About the author

As the author of dozens of published short stories, Anne E. Johnson has won writing prizes for both children's and adults' short fiction.

Her book-length fiction includes:

SPACE SURFERS, adventure novel for teens.

THINGS FROM OTHER WORLDS: 15 Alien and Fantasy Stories for Kids.

GREEN LIGHT DELIVERY and BLUE DIAMOND DELIVERY, humorous science fiction novels.

EBENEZER'S LOCKER, paranormal mystery for kids.

TROUBLE AT THE SCRIPTORIUM, medieval mystery for kids.

Anne lives in Brooklyn with her husband, playwright Ken Munch.